78 LGV and PCV theory test questions on drivers' hours and rest periods. Preview the questions below, or open one to read its answer and continue through the whole topic.
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Why are goods vehicle drivers' hours of work controlled?
Question 1
1To encourage vehicle sympathy
2To help road safety
3To ensure fair road use
4To improve vehicle security
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To help road safetyRightThis was the right answer
Drivers need to be alert at all times. Fatigue is a recognised danger for professional drivers, so working conditions are governed by EU rules. These set a maximum driving time and minimum requirements for rest and break periods. Setting limits on the length of time a driver can work combats fatigue and so helps road safety.
What does controlling goods vehicle drivers' hours help to improve?
Question 2
1Fuel economy
2Road safety
3Traffic calming
4Journey planning
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Road safetyRightThis was the right answer
EU drivers' hours regulations are a series of rules that specify maximum driving time and minimum rest and break periods. These rules are in place to help road safety. Drivers who break them are subject to heavy fines and could lose their licence to drive lorries.
You must keep records under the GB domestic goods-vehicle hours rules and are using a weekly record sheet. What must you record?
Question 3
1Keep a written record of hours worked
2Only record any driving off public roads
3Keep a written record of driving time only
4Always use a vehicle fitted with a tachograph
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Keep a written record of hours workedRightThis was the right answer
Where records are required, record your hours of duty, not just driving time. GB domestic goods-vehicle rules allow a weekly record sheet or a tachograph; exemptions can apply. The rules for buses are different.
You must have enough tachograph charts with you for your journey. When do you need to start a new chart?
Question 4
1Every 10 hours
2Every 24 hours
3Every 36 hours
4Every 48 hours
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Every 24 hoursRightThis was the right answer
If you're using a vehicle equipped with an analogue tachograph, you'll need at least one chart for every 24 hours. Your employer should supply you with enough tachograph charts for your entire journey.
What period of time does one tachograph chart cover?
Question 5
124 hours
248 hours
35 days
47 days
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24 hoursRightThis was the right answer
Your tachograph chart is a legal document; it's a record of your work covering a rolling 24-hour period. Drivers who break the rules are subject to heavy fines and could lose their vocational licence. Altering your tachograph chart with intent to deceive is against the law and could lead to a prison sentence. Similar penalties exist for those who permit such offences.
What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged?
Question 6
1Continue with the same chart and enter the details in writing
2Use a spare chart and destroy the damaged one
3Use a spare chart and attach it to the damaged one
4Continue to use the chart
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Use a spare chart and attach it to the damaged oneRightThis was the right answer
If your current tachograph chart becomes damaged, you should start another and then attach it to the damaged one. Your records must be clear and up to date at all times. It's sensible to carry more tachograph charts than you think you'll need for your journey. Then you'll be able to use a spare if one becomes dirty or damaged.
During your break, your vehicle will be moved by another person. What should you do with the tachograph chart?
Question 7
1Leave the chart in the vehicle and record the changes on the back
2Put in a new chart on your return to the vehicle
3Switch to rest mode to record the break
4Remove the chart and make a manual record of the break period
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Remove the chart and make a manual record of the break periodRightThis was the right answer
If your vehicle is likely to be used by another person while you're away from it, you should take your tachograph chart with you. Your break from driving should be entered on the reverse of the chart.
You've been driving a lorry without a break for four-and-a-half hours. Under EU rules, you must now take a break. How long must this break be?
Question 8
130 minutes
235 minutes
340 minutes
445 minutes
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45 minutesRightThis was the right answer
If you're driving under EU rules, you mustn't drive continuously for more than four-and-a-half hours without taking a break. If you've driven continuously for four-and-a-half hours, you must take a break of at least 45 minutes. Include your stops in the timetable when planning your journey.
You start to feel sleepy while driving a lorry on a motorway. What should you do?
Question 9
1Stop on the hard shoulder and rest
2Stop to rest at the next safe, suitable place, such as a service area
3Slow down and use the hazard warning lights
4Increase your speed to get to the next service area sooner
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Stop to rest at the next safe, suitable place, such as a service areaRightThis was the right answer
Sleepiness requires a safe stop, not an open window. Use a service area or leave at the next exit to find somewhere suitable. Do not use a hard shoulder or emergency area for an ordinary rest break, and do not speed up to reach a stopping place.
You're driving a lorry. During the journey you begin to feel ill and are unable to concentrate. What should you do?
Question 10
1Stop in a safe place and seek help
2Continue your journey and keep your windows open
3Increase your speed to finish your work earlier
4Keep stopping at regular intervals for rest
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Stop in a safe place and seek helpRightThis was the right answer
If you become unwell, it will affect your ability to concentrate. You must be fully alert and ready for any hazards that might occur while you're driving. Stop in a safe place and call for help. You may have to call out a relief driver to complete the journey for you.
What should you do to prevent your load from being stolen?
Question 11
1Give a lift to a stranger
2Make sure all doors and windows are locked
3Discuss your load with members of the public
4Have wind deflectors fitted
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Make sure all doors and windows are lockedRightThis was the right answer
Be careful of giving lifts to strangers; some employers actively discourage it. Allowing strangers in your cab or telling people about your load could put the security of your vehicle and load at risk, and may put you in danger.
How can you reduce the likelihood of theft of your load when leaving your vehicle overnight?
Question 12
1Park with the rear doors close to another vehicle
2Park with the rear doors well away from another vehicle
3Park with the front doors well away from another vehicle
4Park with the front doors close to another vehicle
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Park with the rear doors close to another vehicleRightThis was the right answer
Theft of loads from commercial vehicles is a serious problem. You should take steps to safeguard your load when leaving the vehicle overnight. Simply parking with the rear doors close to another vehicle or a wall can act as an effective deterrent to thieves.
What security precautions should you take if you're carrying a high-value load and have to park and sleep overnight in the cab?
Question 13
1Lock the doors but leave a window open for ventilation
2Make sure the doors and windows are secure
3Stay at the same location regularly
4Park in a quiet, unlit, non-residential area
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Make sure the doors and windows are secureRightThis was the right answer
Both your load and your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Taking simple precautions, such as securing the windows and doors, can deter thieves and help ensure your own safety.
You're often involved in the carrying of high-value goods. What security measures can you adopt?
Question 14
1Vary your routes and rest stops
2Always discuss details of your load
3Give lifts to anyone for added security
4Keep your journeys to a strict routine
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Vary your routes and rest stopsRightThis was the right answer
When carrying high-value goods, you can become a target for thieves. Avoid developing a set routine or pattern. Vary your routes whenever possible to make it difficult for thieves to predict when and where your cargo can be intercepted.
Where should you park your trailer if you have to leave it unattended?
Question 15
1In a public car park
2On the public highway
3On secure premises
4In a quiet residential area
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On secure premisesRightThis was the right answer
Theft of vehicles is common. You're responsible for the safety and security of your vehicle and trailer. Try to avoid leaving any trailer unattended unless it's on approved secure premises.
When should a compatible security lock be fitted to an uncoupled trailer’s kingpin or drawbar eye?
Question 16
1When it's being driven on a motorway
2When it's being driven abroad
3When it's being used partially loaded
4When it's left unattended
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When it's left unattendedRightThis was the right answer
Fit the suitable lock before leaving the uncoupled trailer unattended to obstruct unauthorised coupling. Follow its instructions; this is a security device for a detached trailer, not a lock to fit while towing.
During your working day, you change to another vehicle with the same type of tachograph. How should you keep your tachograph record up-to-date?
Question 18
1Use the chart that's already in the other vehicle
2Take the chart with you and use it in the other vehicle
3Record your driving hours in a record book
4Install a new chart in the other vehicle
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Take the chart with you and use it in the other vehicleRightThis was the right answer
If you change vehicles during the working day, you should take your chart with you and use it in the next vehicle. This isn't always possible, however, as charts produced by different manufacturers may not be interchangeable. In this case, you should use another chart, making sure that all the information for the day is recorded.
Which of the following is good practice in keeping your lorry and its load safe?
Question 19
1Parking in a quiet area, out
of sight
2Making sure the back doors are accessible
3Parking in a well-lit lorry park
4Showing your papers to anyone who stops you
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Parking in a well-lit lorry parkRightThis was the right answer
Load security is one of the many responsibilities of the driver. When choosing a site to park your vehicle overnight, you should always look for a location that's legal and well lit. Many allocated lorry parks are patrolled by the police or security firms.